GST Portal Update: Registered Email ID Now Mandatory Along With TRN to Access Registration Application:

The Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) has critically enhanced the security of the portal by adding an extra validation step to it. Previously, in order to access the new registration application, candidates were only required to enter a Temporary Reference Number (TRN) and a captcha code. However, as per the latest update, candidates are now mandated to provide a registered email ID along with the TRN and captcha code to access the application.

Candidates can follow the steps below to access the registration form using the new process:

• Step 1: Visit the official GST portal.

• Step 2: On the homepage, click on Services, then on 'Registration', and then on 'New Registration.'

• Step 3: Select the Temporary Reference Number (TRN) radio button.

• Step 4: Now, enter your 15-digit TRN.

• Step 5: Then enter your registered email address (new step).

• Step 6: Enter the 'Captcha Code' visible on the screen correctly and then click on 'Proceed'.

• Step 7: A One-Time Password (OTP) will be sent to your registered contact point. Fill in the same in the space provided to proceed to your application dashboard.

The new requirement adds an extra layer of verification, ensuring that only the person who registered the application can access it. Taxpayers planning to apply for GST registration should keep their registered email ID, TRN, and other login details readily available to avoid delays while completing the registration process.